About Us

My name is Maxime Bernard. I've been playing tennis and padel for several years. Like many, I've spent hours on the courts, hitting balls, changing strings, adjusting my rackets. And then there was always that small detail that we often forget: the overgrip.

I tried dozens of them. Too slippery, too sticky, not comfortable enough, wearing out in two matches... Eventually, I realized that this little piece of material between my hand and my racket changed everything. The feel, the relaxation, the precision, the fatigue... it all starts there.

So I decided to create Gripium.

Not just another brand to look pretty, but a real answer to a real question: how can we help every player find the overgrip that truly suits them?

Our mission

We don't just sell an accessory. We sell an adjustment. A balance. A detail that changes everything. The only element between your hand and the racket. Whether you sweat a lot, whether you're looking for grip or comfort, whether you play once a month or compete every weekend, you deserve an overgrip made for you.

At Gripium, each model has been designed for a type of hand, a type of sensation, a type of player. We've worked on the materials, the thicknesses, the feel. We've kept it simple. But precise. The goal is for you to never have to think about your grip again. Because it's perfect. Because it does the job. Because you can just play.

Made by players, for players

I'm just a passionate person who got tired of not finding what I was looking for. And if I can save you the hassle of changing your overgrip every other day or losing a match because your racket slips out of your hands, then Gripium is here for you.

Gripium is a small brand, but with high standards. And above all, with a real mission: to put the overgrip back in its place. As a true tool for performance, comfort, and health.

— Maxime Bernard
Founder of Gripium